In honor of Jerusalem Day, the Yesha Regional Council on Friday published current population numbers for Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.
As of January, 2023, the Israeli population in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley stands at 502,678 residents and approximately 150 communities (The estimation for May, 2023, is close to 506,000 residents).
Mayor of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, Shlomo Neeman conveyed his congratulations, stating, “The region is flourishing and thriving with 150 communities, among which include four cities, a magnificent university, tourist centers, and high tech industries. Real estate developers are increasingly investing in and developing the region, attesting to the high demand. The release of construction restrictions will increase the desired Israeli development in the area and lead to a decrease in prices."
“Unfortunately, even after 25 years, and with more than half a million residents, we are prisoners of a military administration whose actions do not correspond with the reality on the ground. We will continue to work with the present governments with the aim of adapting to the changes and maintaining the momentum of construction, and the development of roads and infrastructure in the area for our dear residents and for all of Israel.”
